Greek Bronze Larissa Rolling Horse 400-344 BC (010)
Sale price$3,960.00Regular price$4,400.00(/)
Description
This ancient bronze coin features an image of a horse preparing to roll. The back side of the pendant is an image of the nymph Larissa.
Size and Materials
Size: 19mm
18kt gold ring. Size 7 (can be resized)
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Story
Dated: 400-344 BC Thessalian horses, noted for their beauty and courage, are believed to have been oriental types brought to Greece by the Scythians. Alexander the Great's Bucephalus was originally from Thessaly, Pharsalos.The Thessalians branded their horses with different symbols: horses from Larissa with a centaur, Pherai with an axe, and Pharsalos with a bull’s head.
This ancient bronze coin features an image of a horse preparing to roll. The back side of the pendant is an image of the nymph Larissa.
Size and Materials
Size: 19mm
18kt gold ring. Size 7 (can be resized)
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Story
Dated: 400-344 BC Thessalian horses, noted for their beauty and courage, are believed to have been oriental types brought to Greece by the Scythians. Alexander the Great's Bucephalus was originally from Thessaly, Pharsalos.The Thessalians branded their horses with different symbols: horses from Larissa with a centaur, Pherai with an axe, and Pharsalos with a bull’s head.
This ancient bronze coin features an image of a horse preparing to roll. The back side of the pendant is an image of the nymph Larissa.
Size and Materials
Size: 19mm
18kt gold ring. Size 7 (can be resized)
One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Story
Dated: 400-344 BC Thessalian horses, noted for their beauty and courage, are believed to have been oriental types brought to Greece by the Scythians. Alexander the Great's Bucephalus was originally from Thessaly, Pharsalos.The Thessalians branded their horses with different symbols: horses from Larissa with a centaur, Pherai with an axe, and Pharsalos with a bull’s head.
